: a rich quick bread cut into usually triangular shapes and cooked on a griddle or baked on a sheet
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The venerable British tradition of afternoon tea, which dates back to the 19th century, is also flourishing throughout the United States as hotels, resorts and tea rooms offer delectable finger sandwiches, savory scones and a wide variety of exotic tea blends.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Start your day of exploration with a warm scone at Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe, then pop into shops along West Venice Avenue.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Insider tip Amy Taylor from the Landmark Trust says that no one should visit Wales without trying homemade local Welsh cakes, the currant-spiked riff on a scone that’s synonymous with the country.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
The 11 Best Tea Kettles for the Perfect Cup of Tea
For the food, a traditional afternoon tea features a light menu comprised of three staples: fresh-baked scones, finger sandwiches, and various delicate sweets.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Start your day of exploration with a warm scone at Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe, then pop into shops along West Venice Avenue.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Insider tip Amy Taylor from the Landmark Trust says that no one should visit Wales without trying homemade local Welsh cakes, the currant-spiked riff on a scone that’s synonymous with the country.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
The 11 Best Tea Kettles for the Perfect Cup of Tea
For the food, a traditional afternoon tea features a light menu comprised of three staples: fresh-baked scones, finger sandwiches, and various delicate sweets.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scone
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“Scone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scone. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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scone
noun
ˈskōn 
ˈskän
: a quick bread baked on a griddle or in an oven
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